Hydrofarm holders approve director, pay and auditor
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders via webcast on June 23, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders via webcast on June 23, 2026. Of 4,764,612 common shares eligible to vote as of April 24, 2026, 2,642,956 shares were present or represented by proxy, representing a 55.47% quorum.
Stockholders elected Richard Christopher Yetter as a Class III director to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. They also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers and ratified the appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Key Figures
Shares eligible to vote: 4,764,612 shares
Quorum shares: 2,642,956 shares
Director election votes for: 1,716,445 votes
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6 metrics
Shares eligible to vote
4,764,612 shares
Common stock issued, outstanding and eligible as of April 24, 2026
Quorum shares
2,642,956 shares
Shares present or represented by proxy, 55.47% quorum
Director election votes for
1,716,445 votes
Votes for Richard Christopher Yetter as Class III director
Say-on-pay votes for
1,407,311 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Auditor ratification votes for
2,469,321 votes
Ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2026
Say-on-pay votes against
340,266 votes
Against advisory approval of executive compensation
Key Terms
annual meeting of stockholders, quorum, broker non-vote, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more
5 terms
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) via live webcast"
quorum financial
"a quorum of 2,642,956 shares, or 55.47% of the eligible shares, was present"
A quorum is the minimum number of members needed to officially hold a meeting or make decisions. It ensures that decisions are made with enough participation to represent the group’s interests, much like a majority must be present for a vote to be valid. For investors, understanding quorum is important because it affects when and how important company or organization decisions can be legally made.
broker non-vote financial
"RICHARD CHRISTOPHER YETTER | 1,716,445 | 252,583 | 673,928"
A broker non-vote happens when a brokerage firm holds shares in street name for a client but does not cast a ballot on a particular shareholder item because the broker lacks discretionary authority to vote that matter. Think of it like a person who owns a ticket but the ticket-holder refuses to vote on some issues; the share counts for ownership but not for that vote, which can affect whether proposals reach the required number of votes or a quorum.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
advisory basis financial
"The compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved on an advisory basis"
FAQ
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What did Hydrofarm (HYFM) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on three key items: electing Richard Christopher Yetter as a Class III director, approving executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratifying CBIZ CPAs P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Was the director nominee elected at Hydrofarm’s 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. Richard Christopher Yetter was elected as a Class III director with 1,716,445 votes for, 252,583 votes withheld, and 673,928 broker non-votes. He will serve on the board until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders, according to the disclosed results.
How did Hydrofarm (HYFM) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Stockholders approved the compensation of Hydrofarm’s named executive officers on an advisory basis. The advisory vote received 1,407,311 votes for, 340,266 votes against, 221,451 abstentions, and 673,928 broker non-votes, indicating overall support for the company’s executive pay program that year.
Which auditor did Hydrofarm (HYFM) stockholders ratify for fiscal 2026?
Stockholders ratified CBIZ CPAs P.C. as Hydrofarm’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification received 2,469,321 votes for, 168,866 votes against, and 4,769 abstentions, confirming stockholder approval of the company’s chosen auditor.
What quorum was achieved at Hydrofarm’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders?
A quorum of 2,642,956 shares, or 55.47% of the 4,764,612 common shares issued, outstanding, and eligible to vote as of April 24, 2026, was present in person or represented by proxy, allowing the company to conduct official business at the meeting.
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